Dear ceejay:
You are definitely getting closer. As soon as you start thinking about dreams more often and keep a dream journal, your dream recall wall soar sky high!
Keep at this, and you will surely have a lucid dream.

P.S. Are you trying to get in the habit of reality checks? I know it might seem silly at first, but once you get in the habit of reality checks, the chances of having a lucid dream will soar sky high! lol